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The NHS has a historical problem with developing innovative technologies
The NIHR founded the Medtech and In-Vitro Diagnostic �Co-operatives (MICs) to foster innovation
Engagement initiative for
students and early career professionals
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VISION & MISSION
We envision a future where innovation in healthcare technology is driven by a wider interdisciplinary community of talented individuals, supported by open access to training, expertise, and opportunities.
We are building a community for the next generation of MedTech innovators to learn from experts and each other, collaborate across disciplines, and grow their ideas within a supportive environment.
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INNOVATION PROGRAMME
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INTERNSHIPS
WORKSHOPS &
HACKATHONS
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INNOVATION PROGRAMME
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Educational programme to introduce principles of medical device development
Interdisciplinary teams of students working on real clinical problems
Interactive workshops delivered by our partners on concept generation, prototype development, business modelling and pitching
Small group mentoring by clinical, engineering and business experts
Final pitch event where all teams present their work to an expert panel of judges
Cambridge IP Final Pitch event 2021
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Discover
Network
Inspire
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WORKSHOPS & HACKATHONS
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medwise.ai: a success story
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